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Sibling violence is a common form of family violence, however it is often overlooked. This newsletter provides an overview of the types of sibling violence; factors that increase its risk; and its impacts on children, youth, and adults. Tips and resources for parents and caregivers are provided to help them prevent and respond to sibling violence.

Approximately one third of Canadian women will first experience abuse in childhood. Many of these women will continue to experience violence across the life course; some will use violence in subsequent peer, intimate, or family relationships. Multiple experiences of violence can result in negative health outcomes that accumulate over time.

Approximately one third of Canadian women will first experience abuse in childhood. Many of these women will continue to experience violence across the life course; some will use violence in subsequent peer, intimate, or family relationships.

This learning brief examines femicide of women who are older. Dr. Myrna Dawson and Danielle Sutton at the University of Guelph examined the killing of 452 older women (55 yrs. & older) in Ontario over a 38-year period (1974 to 2012).

This discussion paper is informed by the Learning Network Knowledge Exchange on gender diversity in the violence against women sector (VAW) held in Toronto, Ontario in November 2016. It includes key themes which emerged from the panel presentations and discussions by participants including barriers to gender diversity in the VAW sector and recommendations for consideration.

OAITH proudly presents the 2017 Provincial Training Day- Leaving No One Behind: Expanding our Reach in Gender-Based Violence Approaches. Join us on Wednesday March 22nd, 2017 for a full-day of events to learn and engage in innovative action-focused strategies to support survivors of gender-based violence. Please share the poster within your organizations.